…come with a battery powered sensor attached to the wheel on the opposite side of the valvestem. Now that the law has been in effect for five years, we're starting to see some of the systems in need of replacement. Most customers believe they must go back to the dealership for new ones. However, Tire…

…system) to keep watch for a deflating tire, most use a battery powered sensor (based in the base of the valvestem assembly) to give the most accurate read of your tire pressure. When replacing tires or wheels and tires as a complete package, the presence of these remote sensors can require a few extra…

…for "Additional Services." Not all of these will necessarily apply. Valvestems are normally replaced when changing tires. Some cars may have valve mounted tire pressure monitoring sensors (TPMS). In that case, disregard the valvestem charge. You may need to have the sensors serviced, in which case you…

…content with their vehicles. To keep your MINI zipping along, you'll need to keep up on normal maintenance including replacing your worn O.E. 175/65-15 tires. So if it's time to replace the tires on your MINI Cooper Hardtop consider the following options. Every driver has specific traits he or she wants…

…miles of use and you can understand that simply mounting the tire so the colored dot is at the valvestem is no longer required practice. We have found that the only way to accurately match mount replacement tires on used original or new aftermarket wheels is to use Hunter tire balancers which have the…

…contamination of humidity. Always use a high quality air pressure gauge for consistent results. It is also recommended to use metal rather than rubber valvestems in the wheel, these being more resistant to high temperature. More Tire Tech Information Related Links: Air Pressure for Competition Tires Competition…

…identify which rubber tire valvestem shown below is attached to the tire pressure monitoring sensor? (Roll your mouse across the pictures to find out if you were right.) Only the rubber TPMS valve's resistance to gentle bending confirms its design. The presence of aluminum valvestems (shown below left) bolted…

…our customer service department toll free at 888-981-3953. We will replace it free of charge. 2. The ring indent must be lined up with the valvestem stamp diagram that is located on the backside of the wheel cover. The valvestem on your wheel will fit inside this indent. See Figure 1. 3. Check each…

…miles of use and you can understand that simply mounting the tire so the colored dot is at the valvestem is no longer required practice. We have found that the only way to accurately match mount replacement tires on used original or new aftermarket wheels is to use Hunter tire balancers which have the…

…miles of use and you can understand that simply mounting the tire so the colored dot is at the valvestem is no longer required practice. We have found that the only way to accurately match mount replacement tires on used original or new aftermarket wheels is to use Hunter tire balancers which have the…